ManualTable of ContentsIMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS3Read this before operating your camcorder5Subject examples and solutions11Enjoying with your camcorder12What you can do with your camcorder12Choosing a disc14Using your camcorder16“HOME” and “OPTION” - Taking advantage of two types of menus18Getting Started21Step 1: Checking supplied items21Step 2: Charging the battery pack22Step 3: Turning the power on, and setting the date and time25Changing the language setting26Step 4: Preparing for recording27Step 5: Inserting a disc or a “Memory Stick Duo”28Recording/Playback31Recording and playing back with ease (Easy Handycam)31Recording34Zooming36Recording sound with more presence (5.1ch surround recording) (DCR-DVD308/ DVD708)36Recording in dark places (NightShot plus)37Adjusting the exposure for backlit subjects37Recording in mirror mode37Selecting the aspect ratio (16:9 or 4:3) (DCR-DVD308/DVD708)37Playback39Using PB zoom41Playing back a series of still images (Slide show)41Playing the picture on a TV42Making the disc compatible with playback on other devices or DVD drives (Finalizing)44Editing48(OTHERS) category48Deleting images48Dividing the image50Creating the Playlist51Dubbing to VCR or DVD/HDD recorders54Printing recorded images (PictBridge compliant printer)55Utilizing recording media57(MANAGE DISC/ MEMORY) category57Playing a disc on other devices57Finding the right disc (DISC SELECT GUIDE)58Deleting all scenes on the disc (Formatting)59Recording additional scenes after finalizing60Customizing your camcorder62What you can do with the (SETTINGS) category of the HOME MENU62Using the HOME MENU62List of the (SETTINGS) category items63MOVIE SETTINGS64(Items for recording movies)64PHOTO SETTINGS66(Items for recording still images)66VIEW IMAGES SET67(Items to customize the display)67SOUND/DISP SET69(Items to adjust beep and the screen)69OUTPUT SETTINGS70(Items for when connecting other devices)70CLOCK/LANG71(Items to set clock and language)71GENERAL SET72(Other setup items)72Activating functions using the OPTION MENU73Using the OPTION MENU73Recording items on the OPTION MENU74Viewing items on the OPTION MENU74Functions set in the OPTION MENU75Using a Computer80What you can do with Windows computer80Installing the “First Step Guide” and software81Viewing “First Step Guide”83Using a Macintosh computer84Troubleshooting85Troubleshooting85Warning indicators and messages94Additional Information98Using your camcorder abroad98Maintenance and precautions100Specifications108Quick Reference111Identifying parts and controls111Indicators displayed during recording/playback115Glossary118Index119Spanish Quick Guide/Guía rápida en español122Size: 7.63 MBPages: 139Language: EnglishOpen manual
